Project Manager -Configurator (automotive)
Location: GB, BIR, Birmingham
Salary range: 27-30
Employment type: Full-time
Required experience: Mid-Senior level
Required education: Bachelor's Degree
Industry: Automotive
Function: Project Management

Company profile:
Spark44 is a new type of agency, established as a joint venture with Jaguar Land Rover globally.  We’re not an in house department; we’re a separate business with a specialism in automotive and luxury goods.We are a demand generation agency. That means we work across all platforms with a clear customer journey strategy.From the point of Intrigue, through an inform stage, close of sale and delivery of the on-going relationship.To do that, we have four main offices locations: London, Birmingham, Frankfurt, Shanghai, Los Angeles - as well as a scattering of satellites. 

Job description:
Job Title:                                                Project Manager, Configurator        Reports to:                                            Head of Digital Delivery  Spark44 is a new type of agency, established as a joint venture with Jaguar Land Rover globally.  We’re not an in house department; we’re a separate business with a specialism in automotive and luxury goods.We are a demand generation agency. That means we work across all platforms with a clear customer journey strategy.From the point of intrigue, through an inform stage, close of sale and delivery of the on-going relationship.  Summary:The Configurator is an important online tool to help consumers create a visual of their customised car, thus playing a fundamental role in the customer purchase funnel. Reporting into the Head of Digital Delivery – we are looking for a Project Manager to support the Configurator Team.To be considered for the role - you must be an experienced Project Manager with a background of Industry Product Knowledge or an appetite to learn and specialise as a Product Expert.Main Responsibilities:Be the point person for Internal Team and Client enquiries on the Configurator – i.e. current offerings and functionality and upcoming developmentsBook and manage creative time to work on briefsManage the GI supplierManage the Product Client Review process across all models and derivatives across all marketsBrief Development Partner on changes required across marketsWork with London team on UX and design changes to the Configurator ToolEstablish and manage project plans and budgetsEstimating projects - prepare timings and costsQuality assuranceOversee production and delivery of final assets for projectsCollaborate with internal Spark teams and the external Agency partners to resolve issuesHelp to establish production process in conjunction with the project management team and the creative services teamAssist and support team members as neededFacilitate training of new staff in the role of Web Assistant 

Requirements:
Person SpecificationProject Management experienceExisting knowledge, or interest in developing understanding of Jaguar ProductsResource Management experience – supervision of 2 Web AssistantsExperience within a deadline driven creative environmentClear confident communicatorAdept in skillfully juggling tasksOrganised and focusedExcellent attention to detail – quality assurance proofing is a key part of this role

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